Reminiscence Patchouli: released in 1970, woody, amber and patchouli, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Reminiscence Patchouli dupe we found is Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli Magique — 88% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Reminiscence Patchouli dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Reminiscence Patchouli | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli Magique | 88% | about $20* (−64%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Molinard Patchouli Eau de Parfum | 83% | about $75 (+36%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Jessica Simpson Fancy Nights | 82% | about $25* (−55%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Noir 7 | 81% | about $30* (−45%) | 3h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes Al Haramain Oudh Patchouli | 77% | about $30 (−45%) | 8h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Captures the deep, earthy, and slightly sweet essence of Reminiscence Patchouli with a remarkably similar balsamic and woody character.
It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Reminiscence Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,005 community ratings.
Provides a rich, woody patchouli experience that leans into the same dark, earthy territory as the reference scent.
It shares its patchouli, woody and warm spicy accords with Reminiscence Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 578 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that highlights the spicy and balsamic facets found in the classic Reminiscence composition.
It shares its woody, vanilla and powdery accords with Reminiscence Patchouli, lasts about 3h against 7h and carries 6 community ratings.
Presents a straightforward, earthy patchouli scent that sits comfortably in the same family as the reference.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with Reminiscence Patchouli, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 76 community ratings.
Offers a warm, amber-heavy take on the patchouli theme that feels reminiscent of the original's cozy, spicy dry-down.
It shares its woody, patchouli and earthy accords with Reminiscence Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,667 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli Magique, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Reminiscence Patchouli.
Al Haramain Perfumes Al Haramain Oudh Patchouli, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Reminiscence Patchouli.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli Magique, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli Magique saves you about $50 a year against Reminiscence Patchouli. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Al Haramain Perfumes Al Haramain Oudh Patchouli comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Reminiscence Patchouli notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.